1992 Es 300

[Anovice]

I am moving along with this project. Again, I have 121,000 miles and only put on approxiamtely 12,000 miles per year. I am no car aficionado and simply trying to get an improved ride and another few years out of the car. Regular maintenance and I recently had the timing chain replaced as well as the water pump, etc. , new breaks and tires.

My friends son works at a local parts shop. Through him I can purchase Monroe Sensa Trac Struts (he only has these and Matic Plus). The fronts will cost me $45 each and the rears $65 each. I spoke with my local mechanic (he did the breaks, timing chain etc.) and will change all 4 struts for $275. Seems fair enough. I see on this forum that other brands of struts are generally recommended. My question is, being I am am no car aficionado and put on low miles per year, are the Monroe Sensa Tracts adequate? I would not know different type of rides from the man in the moon. I need to make a decision by Monday afternoon so to be able to confirm the appointment with the mechanic for Thursday. Thanks much.

[Toysrme]

Depends which Sensa track they put on. From what I remember there are three softness levels. Two is what you use to replace Caddy and Lincoln struts.

Honestly... It won't make a big change from stock, but I would buy new kyb struts, or slip the recharge cartridges in (coast the same) before putting those struts in.

Not to say anything against Monroe, I had the stiffer ones in my Corolla years ago that did pretty good.

I just think since you're retaining a stock ride, the KYB was designed for it. They allow the "luxury float", but maintain some control while doing that.

[Anovice]

The box says "Reflex" and "Gas Charged Replacement Strut". Hopefully that will give you more information to help me make a decision. It would certainly make my life easy if you feel these will be adaquate. If not, where on line may I purchase KYB's? If I do not have the time to go that route, do you know a retailer that sells KYB's? I live in a major city. Thanks.

Depends which Sensa track they put on. From what I remember there are three softness levels. Two is what you use to replace Caddy and Lincoln struts.

Honestly... It won't make a big change from stock, but I would buy new kyb struts, or slip the recharge cartridges in (coast the same) before putting those struts in.

Not to say anything against Monroe, I had the stiffer ones in my Corolla years ago that did pretty good.

I just think since you're retaining a stock ride, the KYB was designed for it. They allow the "luxury float", but maintain some control while doing that.

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[Anovice]

Good morning. As I need to make a decision today, I certainly would appreciate some feedback. Will the Monroe "Reflex" Sensa Tracks" do the job or should I look on-line to purchase the KYB's? If the latter, where is a good place to look? The struts have never been changed in 121,000 miles. By the way, just for an added piece of information, the tires I just put on are not V, but HR rated. I mention that as an indicator that I am not the most particular. I am trying to keep the car running well and improve the ride and hopefully get two or three more years service (only put on approximately 12,000 miles per year). Thanks much.